David Lynch, renowned for his distinctive and surrealistic films and television series, such as “Blue Velvet” and “Twin Peaks,” passed away. He was 78 years old.
The death of the American filmmaker was confirmed by his family on his official Facebook page.
They wrote: “It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch.
“We would appreciate some privacy at this time. There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us.
“But, as he would say, ‘Keep your eye on the doughnut and not on the hole.’ It’s a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way.”
No cause of death has been revealed.
Throughout his nearly 50-year career, Lynch produced several unique, highly stylised films that frequently included supernatural elements, strange scenarios, and fractured timelines.
In 2006, he won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival for lifetime achievement, and in 2019, he received an honorary Oscar for “a lifetime of artistic accomplishment.”
The films “Elephant Man” from 1980, “Blue Velvet” from 1986, and “Mulholland Drive” from 2001 were among his four Oscar nominations in competitive categories.
Lynch declared in 2024 that he was mainly “housebound” because of the dangers of catching COVID-19 and that he had been diagnosed with emphysema following years of smoking.
Lynch wrote that despite his diagnosis, “I am filled with happiness, and I will never retire,” assuring his followers that he intended to continue working after delivering the news.
First Steps
Lynch was born in 1946 in Missoula, Montana, but because his father worked as a research scientist for the US Department of Agriculture, the family moved about a lot throughout his early years.
Lynch began his career as a painter and visual artist before becoming famous as a filmmaker. He attended the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and the Corcoran School of Arts and Design in Washington, D.C.
In addition to beginning a family, Lynch began experimenting with cinema in Philadelphia, motivated by the desire to bring his paintings to life.
